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On Wednesday, December 11, State Representative Roger Skraba, R-Ely, announced his committee assignments for the 2025-2026 legislative session.

We had a good day of birding; the temperatures were almost above freezing, and the wind was not too terrible. No snow or rain made it easier to see and be out looking around. We had generally decent numbers for all species with the conditions. Looking at the results, we all did well, considering the winter blast right before the count probably moved the last of the stragglers out and moved in some more of our winter regulars.

Long-time Cook County News-Herald readers are familiar with the stories and exploits of the dedicated Arctic explorer/adventurer Lonnie Dupre. Several years ago, Lonnie and a group of fellow explorers/filmmakers embarked on a journey to Greenland, retracing some of the steps Lonnie and John Hoelscher took, completing their trip in 2001. They were the first people to circumvent Greenland by dogs and kayaking, a testament to Lonnie's unwavering commitment to Arctic exploration.

The Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust Board Chair announced the MCIT County of the Year recipient last week at their annual meeting in Bloomington, Minnesota. That annual meeting is held each year in conjunction with the Association of Minnesota Counties Annual Conference. MCIT is a risk-sharing pool dedicated to providing coverage and risk management services for its members, all of Minnesota's 87 counties and associated public entities. MCIT is a joint powers entity established in 1979 pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 471.59 and 471.981.

Northern Wilds, a cherished and high-quality, free local monthly magazine that has long been a beacon of the outdoors in northern Minnesota and northern Ontario, has found a new home with Nei-Turner Media Group, a publishing company located near Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.